I couldn't for the life of me figure out what I was doing wrong with this, but the video cleared it up in the first few seconds, turns out you must open GIMP. Thanks so much.
you should edit this. take out the obvious parts: that this is for gimp, that i need to start gimp, how to open an image, and take out the part about zooming, and then make one for actually using the 'erase tool' with transparency. maybe change the title on this one as it isnt about erasing, its about selecting and deleting.
Perfect, thanks! I used to do it in Photoshop by selecting the area and just hitting Delete on it (if there was the only one layer in the image) but I didn't know how in Gimp.
I had a WTF moment in GIMP. I would make a selection and clear it but it would always clear to white. I almost deleted the program as I thought this was the dumbest thing. Then I tried to search for a solution and I guess it's a work around as there is no real delete in GIMP, it just converts it to a color that then becomes a matte for transparency. Next on my list is getting the layers to snap to boundaries, guides, midpoints, etc. like in photoshop. Can't tell me simple features like this don't exist. Gimp has been around forever.
If you want to add a white background, add a layer to the image, set its "Fill with:" attribute to "White", move the new layer below the other one, right-click on the top layer and click "Merge Down". Lastly, click "File" > "Export As", and save it in the format you want. (Remember, when you load a file in GIMP, it's in the GIMP format. That's why it has to be exported and not just saved.) Hope this helped.
That can be removed, but it's a tedious process that requires zooming in as much as possible and using the Fuzzy Select tool on small regions, adjusting its threshold as needed. And you _definitely_ don't want to lose your changes as you progress. So, *be sure* to save them often.
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I couldn't for the life of me figure out what I was doing wrong with this, but the video cleared it up in the first few seconds, turns out you must open GIMP. Thanks so much.
Wait, I had to start the program? I knew I was doing something wrong...
XD
*Exactly!* Every GIMP tutorial video I've seen so far on this channel starts with that ridiculous statement.
you should edit this. take out the obvious parts: that this is for gimp, that i need to start gimp, how to open an image, and take out the part about zooming, and then make one for actually using the 'erase tool' with transparency. maybe change the title on this one as it isnt about erasing, its about selecting and deleting.
I always come back to this video. Thank you :)
Worked great. I knew I was missing something. Thanks for the reminder to start the program!
thank you! still works 8 years later
I love you. This issue was troubling me and I couldn't find the answer til your video. Much thanks!!!
instructions unclear, got ferret stuck in toaster, please help
Did you do the first step? I think we were supposed to open Gimp, I cant remember, fuck.
You really made my day with the video on making an image transparent in Gimp
You sound like the codex voiceover in Mass Effect
Perfect, thanks!
I used to do it in Photoshop by selecting the area and just hitting Delete on it (if there was the only one layer in the image) but I didn't know how in Gimp.
So weird but very clear which is what I needed. Thanks!
Thank you! Something had changed in Gimp. I couldn’t use a quick brush-tool any more (?) But this instruction was easy and clear.
Worked like a charm! Thanks.
The tip on how to "add alpha channel" to a layer solved my issue. Thanks!
Thank you so much for making this.
thank you so much - it's edit -> clear that I was missing.
Simple and helpful, thanks!
Just what I needed. Thanks.
Thanks, I had trouble erasing a bit of a SimsFreepaly screenshot and I didn't realise I had to add an alpha channel until now.
Thank you! This helped
Great video
Very useful!
thanks for the quick info. just could have skipped the "open the program and select an image part andit would be perfect.
Video starts at 0:38, you're welcome
which voice synthesizer u used?
actually this video is so formal which makes it funny... but damm it worked!
Very nice and Thanks💫💥🥀🪐
Instructions unclear. Accidentally turned my car into a paint brush
You forgot to tell us to turn on the computer first!
Yeah and how to buy one.
thx for the help!
thank you
my background for gimp was a black but all the buttons he used is in the right position so all worked out good 5 years later
I can't be the only one who hears the Pacer Test speech
THANK U SIR
Thats not erasing transparency, thats erasing to transparency, huge difference
It says erase to transparency?
that's what the narrator said. did they replace the video or something?
thanks
Somehow managed to erase a hole right through my monitor. Confused as to how, but fixed conveniently with undo.
It does that. But when I save it back ground is still there... -.-
go to 0:39 and speed up x2 ;)
Thanks for the tutorial though! Amazing
IN THIS VIDEO TUTORIAL
on 0:52 it doesn't work with me but "color to Alpha" worked out
thanks!
it never starts that quickly when you have lots of fonts, lol
I had a WTF moment in GIMP. I would make a selection and clear it but it would always clear to white. I almost deleted the program as I thought this was the dumbest thing. Then I tried to search for a solution and I guess it's a work around as there is no real delete in GIMP, it just converts it to a color that then becomes a matte for transparency. Next on my list is getting the layers to snap to boundaries, guides, midpoints, etc. like in photoshop. Can't tell me simple features like this don't exist. Gimp has been around forever.
it makes no since for the easer to just pant it? open source programs....
Funny story, but even this doesn't work, instead of erasing it turns selection to half-transparent and I dunno why.
OK dude atleast pays somebody in a 6 pack to do narrations
Eehm... It's getting white, not transparent. How do I fix this?
I might be late, but is your file a png?
God send so annoying why does it erase in black when we already have a paint tool
That is the OPPOSITE of what I wanted to do.
If you want to add a white background, add a layer to the image, set its "Fill with:" attribute to "White", move the new layer below the other one, right-click on the top layer and click "Merge Down". Lastly, click "File" > "Export As", and save it in the format you want. (Remember, when you load a file in GIMP, it's in the GIMP format. That's why it has to be exported and not just saved.) Hope this helped.
No, I want to use eraser tool to erase to transparency. I WILL NOT USE FUZZY SELECT.
instructions unclear, tried all this stuff in gimp without having started the program.
good lord I hate tutorials that tell you every detail including to breathe while working.
im looking for the reverse you pick the wrong title waste of time
ui wanted to know how to poop poopoo
0:38
it doesn't erase the whole background, white is still visible in its hair. Disliked.
That can be removed, but it's a tedious process that requires zooming in as much as possible and using the Fuzzy Select tool on small regions, adjusting its threshold as needed. And you _definitely_ don't want to lose your changes as you progress. So, *be sure* to save them often.